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ecosystem, and how we as a group have responded to this unfortunate mishap. The Burmese python is an invasive species. At the end of the 20th century, a population of Burmese pythons became an offensive species in the Everglades National Park in South Florida. Invasive species means that they are not constrained by natural factors as much as they were in their native habitat. “Burmese pythons are carnivores and survive primarily on small birds and mammals” (Source 1). “Tens of thousands of…

If you grow up in Florida you've probably visited the Everglades when you look at the water, it's brownish and smells would you dare to swim in it? Big sugar companies and agricultural companies are dumping high amounts phosphors into the Everglades which is Demolishing the everglades Ecosystem and animals that live there depend on water for its survival. Over the last century the Everglades have shrunk to less than half their original size as agricultural and residential development in the…

have it.” This happens all too often and the buyer doesn’t do their research like a responsible pet owner. In Florida, where it is very much like their native home in Southeast Asia, these pythons are taking over the Everglades. The Burmese python does not make good pets because of their massive size and are often let go in the backwoods of Florida. Now because of irresponsible people, Florida officials are now taking a stand to decrease this huge snake’s population. That’s is where the Python…

Whether an arrest warrant can be issued for Ronnie Ingram for the unsolved homicide. SHORT ANSWER Yes, because Ronnie Ingram was arrested for the robbery and the gun found in the robbery case was the same gun used in the homicide. It was also admitted by Damien Jones in a conducted interview that Ronnie Ingram was the murder. FACTS Based on a recent armed robbery, my team was able to solve a homicide from 1989. The recent evidence found connected to the unsolved homicide from 1989. On…

The Everglades is a natural park where visitors can see alligators, and take a ride on a hovercraft, located southeast of Florida. It features a variety of fauna and flora in over 6,000 kms long and is approximately one hour from the city of Miami. In recent years it has been affected by the amount of pollutants in the water. A recent study by the University of Florida showed significantly higher levels of pollution in the sediment of the Everglades, an extension of surface water and reed 160 by…

with its unique niche containing several plants and animals exclusive to it. With a total area of 4000 square miles prior to human squandering, it’s part of a larger water system consisting of Kissimmee, Lake Okeechobee, Everglades and finally the Florida and Biscayne bay. Because of its nutrient deprived environment in general, the species which evolved in this area have low nutrient consumption and can survive on occasionally excess water supply…

Can you imagine buying a pet without researching anything about it? Well, that's what people in Florida are doing with their Burmese pythons. Burmese pythons are negatively affecting the ecosystem. The informational article states, "...they have chemical receptors in their tongues and heat sensors along their jaw so they can hunt at night." This shows that even if they can’t see they can still hunt with other parts of their bodies because they have special hunting tools to use. The newspaper…

How are the Burmese Pythons changing the Everglades? Well first of all ,imagine walking outside and seeing a big brown snake slithering across your yard, YIKES! The Burmese python is affecting the Everglades in a negative matter. They are overpopulating the land. Their arrival is making people want to get rid of them. So they are having people go try to kill the snakes for money, (some have never even seen a Burmese Python before). Also some don’t even have experience with snakes. This…

You may go to the Everglades and see a beautiful marsh from the dock your on, but like a fake smile on someone's face, so that everyone else won’t worry , it’s all a lie. Under the surface , the Everglades are suffering from our past actions. Since 1900, draining of the Everglades for development and farming has eroded 50% of the original wetlands. In 1986, when large levels of phosphorous were found, water management became a primary focus in the Everglades, resulting in long court battles to…

animals, the way people live, and the affecting the ecosystem. The Burmese pythons are not from Florida article 4 states" This is totally a man made event." This proves that pythons are not eating foods that are natural so it could cause them to eat more. Article one states, "Burmese pythons are native to grassy marshes of south Asia." According to the author Burmese pythons may be able to live in Florida does not mean they are getting the proteins and vitamins they need and may eat more than…